Wilson Central Honors Student Killed in Skateboard Fall
Sebastian Ebert, 16, died after falling from a skateboard and striking his head at a Davidson County greenway.
Nashville Secondary Education News
This page covers middle school and high school programs, curriculum changes and graduation requirements. Reporting here focuses on student wellbeing, academic milestones and the high school experience.
Recent news
November 4, 2026
Nashville Schools Face Audit Calls Amid PraiseMetro Nashville Public Schools faces a city audit and state audit requests while reporting record graduation rates.
October 22, 2026
Belmont Student Performs in Dolly Parton TributeCommercial music student Grace Casciato provided background vocals for a Dolly Parton tribute at the Fisher Center.
October 9, 2026
Meharry Medical College Hosted Science Career ProgramThe G.O.A.L.S. initiative celebrated its fifth anniversary with local middle school students.
October 9, 2026
Tennessee Commission Approved Two Nashville Charter SchoolsThe state commission greenlit two new charter schools while upholding the denial of two others in Nashville.
October 7, 2026
Metro Council Deferred Keep Kids Safe Online ActThe proposed Nashville legislation aims to protect children from radicalization by violent online extremist groups.
September 28, 2026
Metro Nashville School Grade Change DisputedA parent challenged a teacher over a modified art grade, prompting a review by district officials.
September 27, 2026
Dr. Adrienne Battle Named Green-Garner Award FinalistThe Nashville superintendent was selected as a finalist for the prestigious national urban education award.
September 25, 2026
Two Arrested After Nashville Fatal ShootingSuspects in the January 11, 2026, highway shooting of Andre Bell were taken into custody this June.
September 25, 2026
Student Arrested for Gun at Pearl-Cohn High SchoolA student was taken into custody after staff found a loaded handgun in his backpack using detection technology.
September 23, 2026
Nashville School Board Approved Lawsuit Against MetaThe district authorized legal action against the social media giant while also raising substitute teacher pay.
More in Secondary Education
Coverage takes in classroom curriculum developments, state graduation requirements, school responses to wellbeing challenges and academic program recognition. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Secondary schools in Nashville often balance localized academic standards with broader statewide requirements that shift over time. Graduation rates and the introduction of new programming represent the most frequent subjects appearing in the reporting.